Fiio FP3 VS Kiwi Ears CANTA

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

Fiio FP3 and Kiwi Ears CANTA are in-ear monitors. Fiio FP3 costs $79 while Kiwi Ears CANTA costs $89. Kiwi Ears CANTA is $10 more expensive. Kiwi Ears CANTA holds a decisive 2.7-point edge in reviewer scores (3.9 vs 6.5). Fiio FP3 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge and Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric Fiio FP3 Kiwi Ears CANTA
Mids 5 4
Treble 5 7
Soundstage 6 6
Dynamics 4 5
Tonality 4.7 6
Technicalities 6.2 7.3
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Fiio FP3 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

3.9

Poor


Kiwi Ears CANTA Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable


Reviews Comparison

Fiio FP3 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
Can be a fun specialist

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B

Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
bright but a fun iem for treble heads

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

Fiio FP3 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 1 * score rescaled + normalized

Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized

Fiio FP3 (more reviews)

Fiio FP3 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B+ Tech

Fiio FP3 reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 4.4 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
Rating: D | Comfort: 9 planar imaging treble is a little wonky

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel

Kiwi Ears CANTA (more reviews)

Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
Bright set with lots of treble detail. Airy, splashy, and shimmery with great extension. Isn't sharp or metallic in the timbre, but not 100% "natural" either, comes down to preference. Mid-volume set, good with slower genres, not rec for high energy tracks, can get much at higher volumes. Favors female vocals, male could be a bit light and could use more power, but vocals aren't thin or shrill sounding like the Oracle MK2s. Not gonna float everyone's boat, but it's a unique listen (not the same planar tuning yay) and worth having as a collectors piece.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Fiio FP3 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

5.7

Gaming Grade

B-

Kiwi Ears CANTA Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Fiio FP3 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • It struggles with balance, producing a lumpy response that rarely sounds coherent. Genre hopping highlights glaring inconsistencies.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Mids C+
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble C+
Highs come through with reasonable clarity while staying mostly smooth. Sibilance is mostly controlled.
Dynamics C-
Dynamics are average—competent yet lacking real excitement. It keeps music listenable but uninspiring.
Soundstage B
Lateral spread stretches comfortably while front/back cues start to feel convincing. You can trace front-to-back movement.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

Kiwi Ears CANTA Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • A competent technical showing keeps separation intact while delivering modest staging. It feels tidy even when recordings stack layers.
Mids C-
Expect adequate midrange presence with a touch of grit and unevenness. Textures smear when the mix gets busy.
Treble A-
Treble performance is excellent—airy, extended, and beautifully controlled. It reveals subtle studio ambiance.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
Soundstage B
A satisfying balance of width and depth yields a stage that feels organized and engaging. Imaging lines up with the intended mix.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

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